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MarkHolloway · Posted: Sun Feb 27, 2011 11:06 pm Post subject: ID?

Lima, Ohio in 1952. Looks sort of like a landing craft. Anyone know what this is?

Roy_A_Lingle · Posted: Mon Feb 28, 2011 1:39 am Post subject: Re: ID?

Hi Mark! Hi Folks!

That's a new one to me! I don't think it is a landing craft.
Notice the roll of track block over near the right edge of the photo. Also the duel wheel bogie behind the worker. I would guess it is some type of amphibians cargo carrier.

Interesting find!
Sgt, Scouts Out!

JimWeb · Posted: Mon Feb 28, 2011 12:28 pm Post subject: Re: ID?

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Smashy · ***Power User*** Offline Joined: Aug 05, 2010 Posts: 112

This vehicle still exists at Barstow.

MarkHolloway · Posted: Mon Feb 28, 2011 3:52 pm Post subject: Re: ID?

Thanks, everyone! I didn't know Barstow had all of this stuff! I'll have to go out there some day!

Roy_A_Lingle · Posted: Mon Feb 28, 2011 6:30 pm Post subject: Re: ID?

Hi Mark! Hi Folks!

It's not on display. Check the USMC mech museum site. It is listed there along with a number of other vehicles that are not on display.

Spot Report!
Sgt, Scouts Out!